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Dominican Republic-Haiti bilateral relations

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The foreign ministers of the Dominican Republic and Haiti met in Dajabón to discuss bilateral relations, specifically focusing on security, migration, and trade. Both nations expressed a willingness to restore Dominican consular operations in Haiti once security guarantees are established in the relevant jurisdictions. The current closure of these consulates is attributed to security deterioration caused by gang violence in Haiti. The delegations agreed to strengthen cooperation regarding border security, migration, and commerce. They also discussed supporting the deployment and mandate renewal of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti through the United Nations Security Council. The Dominican Republic indicated support for actions aimed at improving Haitian security and strengthening institutions to facilitate the normalization of internal processes. In recent developments, Haitian Foreign Minister Raina Forbin formally requested the Organization of American States (OAS) to facilitate the deployment of 5,500 GSF members and to renew the mission’s mandate. Forbin emphasized that restoring security is an essential prerequisite for holding presidential elections, currently scheduled for December 13, and urged international partners to move ‘from commitment to implementation’ to rebuild institutional capacity. Following the diplomatic talks, Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor Bisonó also met with local business leaders in Dajabón to discuss logistics and customs processes affecting border trade. Recent data highlights the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis: the Dominican General Directorate of Migration reported that 202,294 Haitians have been deported through the Dajabón border point since October 2024. Furthermore, UN reports indicate that gang violence in Haiti resulted in over 1,400 deaths and 600 injuries between April and June 2026. During the Dajabón meeting, ministers Bisonó and Forbin also addressed the need for improved air connectivity and agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat illicit economies and improve border governance.

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